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Je Ff wrote: The only reason MI3 isn't doing well is because people don't like Tom Cruise anymore. I know, except for the first part, it IS doing well, it's the only film in this week's domestic box office that's passed the 100 million mark(beating Da Vinci Code, Over the Hedge, Poseidon, and hell, even RV).

I went to see this film opening day. I thought the film was very entertaining, and upon an innitial glance, I can't complain about any of the performances, but that might change if I saw it a second time. I really enjoyed this flick.

Tigerclaw wrote: This movie will make crazy amount of $ even though early reviews (critics) are bashing the movie. What are your thoughts?

The money it makes is impressive, but has little to no influence on whether I go see it. It amazing how they make big headlines on news sometimes. The critics for the most part are a good judge of technically how good a movie follows the guidelines and acting quality. However, from what I found is they lack good views on the overall entertainment value. I also think at times, they don't really review movies when they claim to. The 1 or 2 thumbs up value from Siskell and Ebert are totally worthless in my opinion.

Je Ff wrote: But Mission was out before all of the other ones, so it wasn't competing against them.Yeah, but that's why it's not doing well... the weeks that follow it's release have other big movies that come out. I doubt X3 will even get first place in the box office next week because of the DaVinci Code.

Tony DeFrancisco wrote: Je Ff wrote: The only reason MI3 isn't doing well is because people don't like Tom Cruise anymore.Huh? No, it's going up against three other big films from the coming week and previous weeks (DaVinci, X-Men, Posideon).

But Mission was out before all of the other ones, so it wasn't competing against them. People are sick of Tom Cruise's constant preaching of scientology. There's nothing wrong with freedom of religion, but people don't like hearing about his all of the time. Also, Posiedon isn't doing to well, I'd still like to see it in IMAX though.

Je Ff wrote: The only reason MI3 isn't doing well is because people don't like Tom Cruise anymore.Huh? No, it's going up against three other big films from the coming week and previous weeks (DaVinci, X-Men, Posideon).

I had a friend that always tried to find mistakes in the movie. Like when someone walks into the next room with a different coat on, or their hair magically dried after they came in from the pool to the house. I never looked for that stuff. I just like the entertainment. But I think people that read books they really like, don't even come close to the movie or find it disappointing in comparison. I have heard this from may book readers. Another point to realize that the movie has to be a condensed version of the book. It's impossible to fit many ideas into a standard length movie. Some things just won't work in a movie.

Why do (some of) you have a need to walk into a movie with a goal of finding something wrong with it. There's no such thing as a perfect movie, there's always something that someone would change. I've read the book 3 times, and yes, the movie did have some flaws, but I don't understand why Ron Howard is being bashed. The movie looked great with the art and architecture. It was an enjoyable movie, and I'd watch it again. There's no need to compare literature and film when they are two COMPLETELY different kinds of entertainment. All I'm trying to say is that the movie was enjoyable, although flawed at some points. It is not a major disappointment. Reread the book and tell me if they left out any major exciting action sequences. They aren't going to bomb the Louvre in the middle of the movie just because it would be exciting in the movie. They did stay very true to the book, except toned down the "controvertial" material a little, beacause apparently now its okay for books to say what they want, but movies will offend people.

The movie doesn't create enough tension and didn't use the real potential of Tom Hank, Audrey Tautou was sweet but couldn't created much screen impact, only McKellen that I thought had done the job well, he portrayed his character interesting enough...

Ron Howord hmmm...the editing was rather poor and I must say it still stands for me that he's one of the most 'overrated' director at present, the film could have become so much more exiting, drive you on the edge of ur seat type more, but I guess you can't really rely on this guy for a 'real' decent movie...

Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: I don't think it will tank. How many copies has the book sold? Everyone of those people will want to see the movie (many factors vary this, I know, but still). I hope they manage to make "Angels & Demons" with the same crew (Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman, etc.) and Tom Hanks.

Since most of the book is placed in the Vatican I don't think the Vatican will say yes for a permission to shoot in their premises..

I don't think it will tank. How many copies has the book sold? Everyone of those people will want to see the movie (many factors vary this, I know, but still). I hope they manage to make "Angels & Demons" with the same crew (Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman, etc.) and Tom Hanks.

i don't give a damn about what critics say......sometimes I have a feeling that most of them don't even know what they are talking about....so for me they are the last source of opinion about any movie.....but ack to your question......i wiil go see it tomorow (on the day of the Polish premier)......i haven't red the book- but I have red Brown's "ANgeles and Demons"and I loved it...so I go and see COD for sure